UNSPSC 50416102: Organic bloomsdale spinach

The variety of organic spinach known as organic bloomsdale spinach

UNSPSC 50416102 Organic bloomsdale spinach is a Commodity code. State and local governments buying under this code procure fresh produce for school nutrition programs, with organic spinach and other fresh vegetables supplying daily meal service across elementary through high schools. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts — independent school districts, county and regional school systems — that source produce on annual contracts to meet National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements. Smaller volumes appear in state-agency procurements and specialized federal-grant programs such as the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Produce procurement typically involves multi-line-item competitive bidding where spinach and other fresh vegetables are purchased alongside broader produce assortments rather than as standalone line items. Vendors compete on unit pricing indexed to USDA terminal market reports or wholesale indices; firms must carry HACCP certification, general liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million depending on district), Buy American compliance, and traceability systems with 24/7 recall accessibility.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with notable solicitations from the Douglas County School System (RFP SN 26-004 for 30 districts across two areas, closing March 4, 2026), Northside Independent School District in San Antonio (RFP 2026-048, closing May 7, 2026), Glynn County Board of Education in Georgia (IFB 27-02, closing April 14, 2026), Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia (IFB closing April 29, 2026), and Muscogee County School District in Georgia (ITB 26-017, closing April 27, 2026). Bulloch County School District in Georgia issued an RFP for locally-grown produce within 200 miles (closing May 4, 2026), reflecting emerging farm-to-school prioritization. Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa (RFP 26039RFQDST for FFVP, closed March 11, 2026) and Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (grocery items IFB, closing April 29, 2026) demonstrate multi-state geographic reach. Award cycles typically run July 1 through June 30 with 12-month firm pricing, renewal options for two to four additional years, and Net 30 to Net 40 payment terms from delivery or invoice. Competition remains open to all qualified vendors; no set-asides or disadvantaged-enterprise restrictions appear in recent solicitations.